In celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday, today is Read Across America Day. Is there a person who doesn't have a favorite Seussical book reference?
When I was prepping to write this post, I discovered Seussville where there are links to Seuss''s biography, video clips, activities and printables for lessons, and lots, lots more! Someday I'd love to take my grandchildren to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Springfield Museum where they truly have made Theodor Seuss Geisel a place for hands-on and feed-the-eyes interaction with the genius and his imagination. There is so much to learn about this literary genius! For example, most people don't realize that early in his career he was an illustrator who created "fantastical political cartoons in the early years of World War II," or how he took on Hitler.
As an educator, a reading specialist, and a lover of the written word, I encourage you to honor Read Across America Day today and read aloud to somebody - anybody!
Do a little reading…
Out there things can happen
and frequently do
to people as brainy
and footsy as you.
and frequently do
to people as brainy
and footsy as you.
And then things start to happen,
don't worry. Don't stew.
Just go right along.
You'll start happening too.
don't worry. Don't stew.
Just go right along.
You'll start happening too.
Oh!
The places you’ll go!
(From The Places You'll Go!)
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